Provided is an information processing device coupled to a device which a user operates with a hand of the user and on the surface of which a plurality of sensors that each output information associated with a spatial positional relation with the surface of the hand of the user are arranged, the information processing device being configured to receive output from each of the sensors included in the device and generate an image in which an image element having been drawn with a pixel value determined on the basis of a value represented by the output from each of the sensors is arranged at a position corresponding to a position at which each of the sensors is arranged, on a mapping space obtained by plane-unfolding a portion that constitutes the surface of the device and on which the sensors are arranged, Further, the information processing device is configured to, upon receipt of input of the generated image, estimate information associated with the position of each of joints of the hand of the user who operates the device and output the estimated information as coordinate information in a three-dimensional space whose origin is placed on a point that moves with the device.
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4. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the sensors arranged on the device are electrostatic capacitance sensors, and the received output from each of the sensors is a result of detection by each of the electrostatic capacitance sensors.
This invention relates to an information processing device equipped with multiple sensors for detecting user interactions. The device addresses the challenge of accurately capturing and interpreting user input, particularly in scenarios where traditional touch or motion sensors may be insufficient or impractical. The sensors are electrostatic capacitance sensors, which detect changes in capacitance caused by user proximity or contact. Each sensor generates an output signal representing the detected capacitance, which the device processes to determine user actions or gestures. The system may include multiple such sensors arranged in a specific configuration to enhance detection accuracy and spatial resolution. The device processes the combined sensor outputs to derive meaningful interaction data, such as touch location, gesture patterns, or proximity-based inputs. This approach improves input sensitivity and reliability, especially in environments with varying environmental conditions or interference. The electrostatic capacitance sensors provide a robust alternative to traditional touch-based systems, enabling more precise and responsive user interaction detection. The invention is particularly useful in applications requiring high-precision input, such as touchscreens, control panels, or interactive surfaces, where accurate and reliable user input detection is critical.
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